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UOB inks MOU with Accenture for AI adoption and application
UOB inks MOU with Accenture for AI adoption and application
UOB will also upskill its employees.
SG banks to report mixed NIM, strong wealth and trade income for Q1
NIMs for the quarter may be flat to declining quarter-on-quarter.
Revolut Singapore hits first year of net profitability in 2024
Annual revenue rose 70% YoY and profit margin is 15%, it said.
HSBC Singapore unveils wealth centre at The Star Vista mall
Premier customers can enjoy complimentary refreshments at the adjacent café.
ANZ names Chris Raciti as country head of ANZ Singapore
He will also have oversight for eight markets in SEA, India, and the Middle East.
Payment infrastructure provider Juspay offers new office in Singapore
It shared plans to scale its Singapore team.
Syfe to acquire Aussie investment platform Selfwealth
Selfwealth will delist from the ASX and begin privately trading as Selfwealth by Syfe.
DBS and OCBC expected to report lower margin in Q1 on SORA easing
Both banks’ asset qualities could deteriorate in the second half of 2025, an analyst said.
CIMB pledges S$2.98b to support Johor-Singapore SEZ
The platform offers tailored support services including fast-track account setup, regulatory guidance, and banking solution.
YouTrip launches MYR wallet and offers free weekend shuttle service
Users will have to prebook slots for the shuttle services.
Revolut rolls out five new currencies including Chinese Yuan
Users can now hold and exchange 39 different currencies directly in-app.
Singapore banks’ dividends to weather economic and global trade woes
DBS and OCBC are expected to hold their dividends steady in 2025.
UOB widens sustainable financing access for SMEs
The bank applies a differentiated assessment model.
Airwallex doubles Singapore revenue in 2024
The payments platform grew its headcount by 58% during the year.
Tighter fintech watch likely after Chocolate Finance fallout
The central bank might impose reserve requirements to meet withdrawal demands.
OCBC-backed working group unveils coal financing transition guidelines
It introduces best principles into the financing phase out of coal-fired power plants.
Aussie business-loan provider Bizcap officially launches Singapore operations
Bizcap will provide loans to small and medium enterprises of between $5,000 to $500,000.
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